Driver

Coates; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Employee discounts and benefits

Purchased additional leave program

Employee discounts on equipment hire

Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Coates, proudly Australian owned, is seeking a Driving role based on the Southside of Brisbane (Kingston) to deliver and pick up equipment across site locations. You will ensure safety, timely deliveries, and professional customer service while maintaining a high standard of safety and compliance.

The role offers an attractive hourly rate with penalty rates for overtime, and a clear path for training and career progression within a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HR license and a clean driving record.
• Experience with safe equipment handling and yard duties is preferred.
• Commitment to safety and chain of responsibility principles.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver and pick up equipment to and from various site locations.
• Secure freight loads to ensure safe and timely deliveries.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment storage/locations for efficient retrieval.
• Operate and manoeuvre equipment on/off tilt trays (boom/scissor lifts, forklifts).
• Perform general yard duties to keep the yard organized and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Reliability

Time management

Education

HR license

Tools

Tilt tray operation

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team

• Attractive hourly rates + Penalty rates on overtime
• Permanent full-time position Based on Southside of Brisbane - Kingston
• Monday to Friday roster, 6am or 7am start

This Driving role, based out of one of Kingston, is often the face of Coates and requires exceptionalcustomer service and professionalism, as well as working to tight deadlines and ensuring and maintaining a high standard of safety.

• Safe, professional and timely delivery/pick up of equipment to and from various site locations.
• Effectively secure freight load to ensure successful delivery
• Maintain knowledge of equipment storage and location to ensure efficient retrieval.
• Operate and manoeuvre equipment on and off a tilt tray. eg boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts
• Perform general yard duties ensuring an organised and safe yard

What You’ll Get In Return

• Training and career progression pathways
• Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
• Purchased additional leave program
• Employee discounts on equipment hire
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• A valid HR license
• Experience working with heavy machinery desirable
• A clean driving record and a commitment to the importance of safety – you are an expert on the chain of responsibility.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand, problem solve & show initiative.
• Reliable customer service skills
• Adequate technology skills

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.